Differences in outcomes between cesarean section in the second versus the first stages of labor

We aimed to compare maternal morbidity and mortality of cesarean sections (CS) in the second versus first stage of labor.Retrospective study of all CS at a single, university-affiliated medical center, between January 2010 and December 2014. Eligibility was limited to term, singleton pregnancies with cephalic presentation. Maternal outcomes of second-stage CS were compared to those of first-stage CS. The primary outcome was defined as estimated...